Devon Allman returns to the show! I caught up with Devon while he was home in St.Charles, MO at Create Records Headquarters to talk about his record label. We dive into how it all started with signing Jackson Stokes and working on his debut album. To most recently signing River Kittens, recording with them at Sun Studios and  singing "Atlantic City" with them at Ryman Auditorium. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Jackson Stokes "Slave For Your Love"
  • Jackson Stokes "Can't Get You Out (Acoustic)"
  • River Kittens "Atlantic City"

See Allman Betts Band LIVE 

4/18 at Chesterfield Amphitheatre in Chesterfield, MO

Everything at http://www.AllmanBettsBand.com

Follow along with Create Records, Devon Allman, Allman Betts Band, Jackson Stokes & River Kittens on Instagram! 

Help support the podcast by grabbing a shirt at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: DevonAllman2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:44am CST

I caught up with Comedian Myke Anthony while he was home in St.Louis. We had a fun conversation about his work in comedy, his early days in St.Louis music as a rapper, meeting Vanilla Ice while working at TMZ and everything in between. 

See Myke LIVE

3/24 at St.Louis Funny Bone for The Best Of STL Comedy Showcase with Max Pryce, Nathan Orton & Scott Schaffer. Free entry if you mention Max Pryce at the box office!

Follow Myke on Instagram & YouTube. http://www.MychaelAnthony.com

Support the podcast by grabbing a Little Shanie shirt at By Jack http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: MykeAnthonyRPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:42pm CST

A while back I caught up with Keith Kettmann via Zoom to talk about his new project Sunrise At Sea, some of his history in St.Louis music, where it all started for him and much more. He wrote and composed a brand new EP and shares a sneak peek at it with us today!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Tarot Card Promise
  • Approaching Infinity
  • Somewhere In Between

Find more info by following Sunrise At Sea on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. http://www.sunriseatseamusic.com

Support the show by grabbing a new Little Shanie shirt at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Thank you to Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler for their continued support of this show. Swing in to visit them in Maplewood, MO or shop 24/7 at http://www.roughneckbeardcompany.com. Use my code RPP15 for an exclusive 15% off your purchase of all your favorite beard oils, balms, junk powder or their world famous Roughneck Beard Batter!

Direct download: KeithKettmannRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:26pm CST

River Kittens Return!! The other night I caught up with Allie & Mattie of the River Kittens at Mattie's home in St.Louis, MO. We had a wild Friday night hanging out talking about all of their recent exciting stuff going on like signing a record deal with Create Records (Founded by Devon Allman), playing the Ryman Auditorium (with Allman Betts Band), recording their new album at Sun Records and so much more! We also do a couple live acoustic tunes for you! 

See them LIVE 

3/19 at City Foundry in St.Louis, MO

3/28 Sinkhole Presents Livestream Event on Facebook

4/18 at Chesterfield Amphitheatre with Allman Betts Band in Chesterfield, MO

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Atlantic City ft G.Love 
  • Coast To Coast (Live Acoustic)
  • Those Memories (Live Acoustic) 

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! 

Support the show by snagging a Little Shanie shirt at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: RiverKittens2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:02am CST

Michael Bivens returns to the show! I caught up with my buddy Michael over Zoom the other day to talk about some of his recent work in the studio, some of his own original projects, going from years of Rock music to working on Country music, his new offer to help develop artists and much more.

Full episode is available on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Forgetting January "Redd"
  • Sixes High "Sin City"
  • Justin James Carretta "Someday"
  • Arkangela "Take It To Your Grave"
  • Connibal Road "Candlelight Eyes" 
  • Miko "Spring Breakin"

Get involved with Michael at http://www.MBivens.com

Please support all of these wonderful artists played on today's show by visiting their social media, add the songs to your favorite playlist and show them some love!

Support the show by grabbing a Little Shanie shirt at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Thank you to my friends at Roughneck Beard Company for all of their continued support. Shop 24/7 at http://www.roughneckbeardcompany.com and use my code RPP15 for 15% off all your favorite beard oils, balms, their junk powder & so much more!

Direct download: MichaelBivens2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:05am CST

I'm super excited about today's episode as I welcome Ally Venable to the show! I caught up with Ally via Zoom the other day to talk about the release of her new album HEART OF FIRE, working with greats such as Devon Allman & Kenny Wayne Shepherd, her new music videos, podcasting, tour and so much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Heart Of Fire
  • Road To Nowhere ft Devon Allman
  • Bring On The Pain ft Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Head over to http://www.allyvenableband.com today and snag a copy of HEART OF FIRE on CD or Vinyl. Available wherever you get digital music! Catch her and the band on tour all summer coming to a town near you!

Want to help support the show? Grab a shirt at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Apple & Google Podcasts or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Thanks to my wonderful sponsors Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler for their support and helping keep this show going. Shop 24/7 at http://www.roughneckbeardcompany.com for all your favorite all natural beard oils, balms, junk powder & more. Use my code RPP15 for an exclusive 15% off!!

Direct download: AllyVenableRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:05am CST

Wes Hoffman returns to the show to talk about his new single "What's Left of Me" from his Wes Hoffman & Friends project. We have a great time catching up and talking about working on the video with Freddy D'Angelo, recording at Encapsulated Studios with Gabe Usery & how his sound has evolved with these new recordings.

Get plugged in with Wes Hoffman on Facebook & Instagram. Check out his music wherever you get digital music! Subscribe to his YouTube channel for the "What's Left of Me" video!

Also check out his podcasting under Wes Hoffman & Friends Podcast & Strangehouse Podcast.

Grab a Little Shanie shirt at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Direct download: WesHoffman2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:48pm CST

My friend Jon Beeby stopped by the show the other day to talk about moving to the United States, walking from New York to Los Angeles on a bet, starting his own company, our recent partnership and in honor of the show Jon tries his very first Little Debbie snack cake on the show for me!

Find all things ByJack at ByJack.com! Follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Pick up your Little Shanie shirt at htttp://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Direct download: JonBeebyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:43am CST

The other day I had the opportunity to sit and talk with Singer Songwriter Austin Lucas via Zoom! I had a great time meeting Austin and talking about some of the stories behind his new album ALIVE IN THE HOT ZONE. We also discuss topics like pizza, documentaries & much more.

Pick up his new album ALIVE IN THE HOT ZONE at http://www.austinlucas.com or wherever you get your digital music. On this episode you'll hear:

  • Cry Over
  • Already Dead

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Pick up some exclusive RPP merch at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: AustinLucasRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:28pm CST

Well funny story about this episode....unlocked from the vaults after a year. This audio & video was recorded in front of a live audience at Naked Vine in Chesterfield, MO February 11, 2020. Things got weird after that, I kept holding this episode thinking I could use it to help promote when the showcase was back, but that hasn't happened. I apologize it took a year, but here it is in all it's glory!

This was a great night! I invited songwriters Steven Woolley, Hal Pascale & Justin Johnson to join me. You'll get all the stories behind some of their best songs in an intimate listening room setting.

Find more Steven Woolley at http://www.stevenwoolleymusic.com

Hal Pascale released music under her band's name Cherokee Moon, availabe everywhere!

Find Justin Johnson's latest EP NEVER COMING HOME wherever you get digital music!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Apple & Google Podcasts or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Pick up some exclusive RPP merch at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: WoolleyHalPascaleJustinJohnsonRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:39am CST

Country music Singer Songwriter Dallas Moore joins me on Zoom on a snow covered day across the Midwest. We had a lot of laughs and get into some talks of his new album THE RAIN, his first guitar, motorcycles, stories behind these songs, upcoming shows & much more!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Rain
  • Better Days

Pre-order your copy of THE RAIN today on CD or Vinyl at htttp://www.DallasMoore.com. THE RAIN due out April 9th, 2021!

Follow Dallas on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. See him LIVE 2/19 Checkered Flag Tavern Indianapolis, IN

2/20 Knuckleheads Saloon Kansas City, MO

2/21 Mercury Lounge Tulsa, OK

2/23 Margarita Island Oklahoma City, OK

more dates at DallasMoore.com

Direct download: DallasMooreRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:27am CST

Chris Denman returns!! I had so much fun hanging out on a Friday night on Zoom with my buddy Chris. We had a few beverages, talked about snack cakes, his show Drinks With The Band & just have a ton of laughs.

Find Chris on Facebook & Instagram @WeAreLiveRadio

Be sure to check out some of his past episode of Drinks With The Band on Facebook. New episodes every Wednesday night!

Snag a new Little Shanie shirt at http://www.byjack.com

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com. 

Direct download: ChrisDenmanRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:58am CST

Last weekend, I crossed the river into Alton, IL to meet rockers Niko! I had a great time getting to know more about the group, how they form, some influences, and share some stories behind these songs & recording their first demo. We also did some live jamming in the living room! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Crystal Meth (Demo)
  • Searing, Burning (Live)
  • So Damn Naive (Live)
  • Bang Boom Crash (Live)

Find more Niko on YouTube, Facebook & Instagram! 

See them LIVE

2/14 at Red Flag in St.Louis, MO with The Plums & 1781

 

Direct download: NIkoRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:42pm CST

NOWAKE RETURNS! I took a drive out to Hannibal, MO to hang out at band practice with rockers NOWAKE. We had a lot of fun talking about their brand new WARTOOTH EP, give you a sneak peek at the EP, stories behind the songs, influences & more. We also talk about their "Forgotten Melody" music video and working with Freddy D'Angelo. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Forgotten Melody
  • Wartooth
  • Alone

Find more NOWAKE wherever you get digital music or http://www.NOWAKEmusic.com. Hit them up for a CD copy of the EP if you are interested! 

See them LIVE

Feb 20 in Osage Beach, MO at LOTO Lounge with Etched In Embers

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram.

Direct download: NOWAKE2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:30am CST

I took a trip over to Alton, IL to meet up with rockers Tiger Country! I had a whole lot of fun hanging with these guys talking about their brand new CHIMERA EP. We get into some of the stories behind the songs, influences, recording, music videos and much more! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Be Careful
  • Deep Field
  • There Will Be Blood 

Find more Tiger Country wherever you get digital music. http://www.TigerCountryMusic.com

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: TigerCountryRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:54am CST

The night before Lucero's brand new album WHEN YOU FOUND ME was released, I caught up with founding member & guitarist Brian Venable. I had so much fun talking with Brian about the new album, his paintings, tattoos, making beats, Imo's pizza and he shares a wild story about one of his favorite nights at Off Broadway in St.Louis, MO.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Back In Ohio
  • Outrun The Moon

Pick up a copy of WHEN YOU FOUND ME on Vinyl, CD or digital. http://www.luceromusic.com

Listen to more Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Apple & Google Podcasts apps or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Pick up some brand new RPP merch at http://www.byjack.com/rockpaperpodcast

Direct download: BrianVenableRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:55am CST

I'm thrilled to welcome a long time friend & one of my favorite Singer Songwriters to the show Dean Meadows! We were also joined by returning guest, the very talented Lance Brunk! I had a great time hanging out with these two the day. I hadn't seen Dean in many years so it was really nice to just catch up and listen to him play a few songs. We learn about Dean's journey to Nashville. We share some stories behind his songs & his album HERE WITH ME. 

Be sure to grab a copy of HERE WITH ME wherever you get your digital music!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • This Side Of The Grass (Live)
  • Tell Me Something I Don't Know (Live)
  • The Way She Looks (Live)

Follow along with Dean on Facebook!

Direct download: DeanMeadowsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:07am CST

Singer songwriter & business man Brad Jackson returns to the show! I had so much fun recording this one with him as we get into talking about new music from his band The Fighting Side, playing with The Comancheros, Taco Bell life hacks, snacks, Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler and so much more!

Find more more Roughneck Beard Company information at http://www.RoughneckBeardCompany.com and use my code RPP15 for an exclusive 15% off your purchase.

Find more The Fighting Side wherever you get your digital music. Facebook & Instagram. New HELL BENT ON HARD TIMES EP due out very soon!

Direct download: BradJackson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:51am CST

Pop Punk rockers Still Sounds join me on today shows! We had a good time talking about some of the groups history, their sound, their FAMILIES FIGHT EP, new music and jammed a couple live acoustic in the living room for you.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Families Fight 
  • Cheetos (Live Acoustic/Unreleased)
  • No Call No Show (Live Acoustic)

Find their FAMILIES FIGHT EP and 2 new singles wherever you get digital music. Follow along with Still Sounds on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Add them to your favorite Spotify playlists!

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or http://www.rockpaperpodcast.com

Direct download: StillSoundsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:50pm CST

Justin James Carretta returns to the show! Back in late November when we had some time off, I took a drive out to Justin's house and recorded today's episode. I had a great time hanging with Justin talking about his debut single "Somebody", Step Brothers movie, having a twin brother, stories behind some of these songs & much more! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Somebody
  • This Ones For You (Live)

Find more Justin James Carretta music wherever you get digital music! Add "Somebody" to your favorite playlists! Follow along with him on Facebook & Instagram. 

 

Direct download: JustinJamesCarrettaRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:33am CST

The other night I caught up with St.Louis Blues duo Giuseppe & Rodrigo! The group includes Giuseppe D'Amelio on Guitar & Vocals and Rodrigo Reis on Harmonica. These two have an unique story of how they made it to St.Louis, found the blues, started playing together, then wrote and recorded their debut album MET AT THE MISSISSIPPI. Today you'll get a sneak peek at the album including some stories behind these songs!

You'll hear:

  • Stopping Time
  • Florida Blues
  • Go Back To Bed
  • Coffin Full Of Sins

Find MET AT THE MISSISSIPPI wherever you get digital music. Also available on CD! GRplayBlues.com

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: GiusseppeRodrigoRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:03am CST

Today I am joined by Singer Songwriter Scott Cooper! Scott joins me via Zoom to talk about some of his early days, discovering his love for The Grateful Dead, his work as a journalist and some stories behind his songs. 

On this episode you'l hear:

  • MoMo The Monster
  • Every Night
  • Call My Name (Live Acoustic)

Find more Scott Cooper music at ScottCooperJams.Bandcamp.com

Catch him live at Sugar Creek Family Jam April 16-18 in Benton, IL at Camp Manitowa! 

You can also see Scott Cooper playing throughout California with his bands The China Cats & Rosebud. 

Direct download: ScottCooperRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:27pm CST

Joe Metzka returns!! Joe stops by the show to talk about his brand new album ANOTHER DISASTER, his album release party, preview of the album, stories behind these songs & play a few live for us. We also talk about his time playing football, becoming a published author & a whole lot more!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Another Disaster (Live Acoustic)
  • Evil (Live)
  • Hotrod Angel (Live Acoustic)
  • The Darkness (Album version)
  • Fly (Album version)

Don't miss the Album Release Party and Joe's Birthday January 2nd, 2021 at BB's Jazz, Blues & Soups in St.Louis, MO. Follow along with Joe Metzka Band on Facebook & Instagram. JoeMetzka.com

 

Direct download: JoeMetzka2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:43am CST

The other day I stopped in to meet with husband & wife duo Catching The Westbound. I had a lot of fun hanging out with Emily & Andy talking about how the group came together, songwriting, stories behind their songs, We even play a few unreleased songs live acoustic for you! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Ava Owl (Live Acoustic)
  • Train Song (from No Family At All EP)
  • Cascalote (Live Acoustic)
  • Top Of The Peak (Live Acoustic)

Find more Catching The Westbound on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Pick up their NO FAMILY AT ALL EP wherever you get digital music. CatchingTheWestbound.com 

 

Direct download: CatchingTheWestboundRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:11pm CST

The other day I caught up with my buddy Garrett Rongey at his home. We had a lot of fun talking about his story of finding music, playing in Nick Gusman's band & their new album, writing his first guitar book, his podcast, Christmas traditions and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Nick Gusman "Postcards from Okemah"
  • Garrett Rongey "The Christmas Song (Live)"

Follow Garrett on Facebook & Instagram. GarrettRongeyMusic.com

 

Direct download: GarrettRongeyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:07am CST

Singer Songwriter Jordan Suter returns to the show!! I caught up with my buddy Jordan the over the weekend at Gaslight to record this one. We had a lot of fun and laughs talking about some of his new music, upcoming acoustic album, holiday compilation, swinging on vines, favorite Christmas movies, Top 5 favorite albums & even do some live acoustic jamming. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Pablo
  • Sledgehammer (Live acoustic)
  • Little Drummer Boy (Cover)(Live acoustic)

Find more Jordan Suter music wherever you get your digital music! Grab a shirt or tank top at http://www.JordanSuter.com. Follow Jordan on Facebook & Instagram!

Keep an eye out for Gaslight Holiday Session Vol 1 due out on December 24th. http://www.GaslightSTL.com

Direct download: JordanSuter2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:10am CST

Comedian Meredith Hopping joins me on today's show!! We met up at one of our favorite local spots The Heavy Anchor to record this one. I had a lot of fun hanging with Meredith talking about her growing up, being a mother, finding comedy, Homespun Sisters, favorite karaoke song, favorite concert moments & much more! 

Follow Meredith Hopping on Instagram & Twitter! 

Check out Homespun Sisters on Facebook!

Thanks to The Heavy Anchor for letting us hang out. Please support local business! 

Direct download: MeredithHoppingRPP868.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:02am CST

The other night I took a trip to Troy, MO to meet with rockers Dead Format at Pecaro's Guitar Shop. We had a ton of laughs recording this one! We get into some of the bands history, some of the stories behind their first 2 albums, how they plan to dethrone Mariah Carey  & even play a few stripped down live acoustic.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Fuckin' Crazy (Live)
  • Cheap Vacation (Live)
  • I Wanna Hate You But It's Christmas (Live)

Find more Dead Format wherever you get digital music! Be sure to follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Thanks again to Pecaro's for letting us hangout. Be sure to visit them for your lessons or purchasing your next guitar!

 

Direct download: DeadFormatRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:54am CST

The other night I caught up with my friends Chris Hobbs (Guitar) & Casey Walker (Vocals) of Cavo!! It's been quite awhile since we have recorded together so it was a whole lot of fun catching up with them talking about their brand new music, Christmas traditions, songwriting, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and so much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Lead On 
  • Home For Christmas
  • Without You

Find more Cavo wherever you get digital music. Subscribe to their YouTube channel for music videos. Follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. New music on the way!!

 

Direct download: Cavo3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:05pm CST

Egan's Rats are back! Recorded live from The Rat Hole! I had a blast catching up with my buddies Dub Flow, Gorilla J & Funco Creep. We talk about their new album THE YEAR OF THE RAT, some of the new stuff they are working, their live stream show coming up and so much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Creep Freak (Buzz Kill Remix)
  • Money Shot 
  • Monster Mash

Find all these songs & more Egan's Rats music wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram. 

Don't miss them LIVE from The Rat Hole on December 13th with special guests Fast A Sheep, Smiley Boy, Fraedo & Jon Maddy. Streaming on Facebook & YouTube!

 

Direct download: EgansRats2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:08am CST

Virginia based singer songwriter Will Overman joins me via Zoom to discuss his upcoming debut album The Winemaker's Daughter, stories behind these songs, he even shares a live unreleased one!

We also talk about his podcast with Evan Hunsberger called Deep Cuts & Coffee, some of our favorite songwriters, Will's new Christmas EP and so much more.

Listen to the show on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Living Wage
  • Little Things
  • Bad Apartment (Live)

Keep an eye out for THE WINEMAKER'S DAUGHTER due out February 2021! Follow Will Overman on Facebook & Instagram. Find more at WillOvermanMusic.com

Direct download: WIllOvermanRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:47am CST

And we're back!! Hope you all had a wonderful time with friends & family for Thanksgiving. I took some time off to do the same. The other day I caught up with with Soul singer songwriter Gene Jackson to talk all about his new album THE JUNGLE. This is his 2nd album he's recorded at Blue Lotus Recordings with Paul Niehaus IV & Kevin O'Connor. We dive into some stories behind these songs, some of the incredible cast that played on the album, give you a sneak peek of a few favorites and we even did a live acoustic performance! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The Jungle 
  • Thinking About It 
  • Can That Woman Be You (Live)
  • Vaccine

Pick up a copy of THE JUNGLE wherever you get digital music 12/11/20. BlueLotusRecordings.com 

Follow Gene Jackson & Blue Lotus Recordings on Facebook & Instagram! 

 

Direct download: GeneJackson2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:49pm CST

My friends Glen James & Amanda Fish return to the show! This time the brought along special guest Henry (their son). We had a lot of fun catching up and talking about their new adventure into podcasting with The Lost Way Podcast. The podcast is made up of Glen's short stories and Amanda's music to make it really come to life. If you are looking for a new suspenseful thriller podcast, check out The Lost Way! We also talk about what you might be able to expect from them musically this year. 

Be sure to check out The Lost Way Podcast wherever you get podcasting. LostWayPodcast.com Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: GlenJamesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:11am CST

The other night I met up with St.Louis rockers Sisser at their practice space to talk about their brand new HAUNTED ROOMS EP coming up. I had a lot of fun getting to know a little more about how the group came together, recording their debut album vs the new EP, recording with Ryan at Bird Cloud, stories behind these lyrics, if the next album will feature more Kazoo and much more.

On this episode you'll get a sneak peek at their HAUNTED ROOMS EP

  • Black Queen
  • Tailspinning

Download "Black Queen" today and pre-save the EP (Due out Dec 4th!) at Bandcamp.com

Follow along with Sisser on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

Direct download: SisserRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:50am CST

Singer songwriter John Henry returns to the show talk about his brand new OUT AT SEA EP! We get into some of the stories behind a few of the songs, recording at Native Sounds, working on the "Work" video with Brian McClelland & his upcoming Release Party at The Pageant. I also talked John into playing one live acoustic for us!! 

See John Henry LIVE 

11/13 at The Pageant with Sleepy Rubies 

Tickets at JohnHenryMusic.net or ThePageant.com

On this episode you'll hear 3 songs from OUT AT SEA

  • Work
  • Time To Dance Again
  • Out At Sea (Live Acoustic) 

Find OUT AT SEA in physical copies at any shows or JohnHenryMusic.net. Available digitally wherever you get your digital music!

Direct download: JohnHenry4RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:30am CST

InVogue Records recording artists ATG, Addison & Garrett of Discrepancies return to the show!! They have a brand new album THE RISE available at DiscrepanciesMusic.com or wherever you get digital music. We dive into the album talking about stories behind the songs, the recording process, working with the late great Matt Amelung & much more. Discrepancies have become known for some really amazing music videos and we talk about about how some of those videos came together.  

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Left To Drift
  • Control 
  • Put 'Em Up (ft Dub Flow)
  • All My Love 

Find the digital/physical copies of the album & more merch at DiscrepanciesMusic.com 

Follow along with them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. 

Direct download: Discrepancies6RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:06am CST

Comedian Gabe Kea returns to the show via Zoom to talk about his new album DUMBER THAN A FISH! You can grab yourself a copy today at GabeKea.com or wherever you get digital music. We also talk about meeting and sharing the stage with Dave Chappelle, Bert Kreischer's The Cabin, shirt swaps and much more!

See Gabe Kea live at Urban Chestnut in St.Louis, MO on November 14th!

Rock Paper Podcast is available on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or click PLAY

Direct download: GabeKea2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:58am CST

I'm super excited about today's episode! Today's guest is my buddy & Major League Baseball pitcher Ross Detwiler! I've known Ross over 20 years now since back in middle school. On this episode we get into some of the stories of growing up together, the early days of his baseball career including his draft day story to his 2020 season. We also talk about music, him being a father and much more. 

I’m pumped to have Roughneck Beard Company & American Rambler on board sponsoring the show! Visit them at RoughneckBeardCompany.com or American-Rambler.com TODAY and use my code RPP15 for 15% off your purchase. In St.Louis, visit their shop in Maplewood, MO at 7282 Manchester Rd.

 

Direct download: RossDetwilerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:12am CST

Singer songwriter Darian Roe joins me on today's show to share some stories of her start in music, songwriting, stories behind some of the songs and play a few live acoustic! We also talk about Halloween candy, sobriety, upcoming debut album, some of our favorite live concerts and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Running (Live Acoustic)
  • Oh My My (Blue October cover) 
  • Long Climb Ahead (Live Acoustic)

Follow along on with Darian Roe Music on Facebook & Instagram for upcoming shows & more music

 

Direct download: DarianRoeRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:06pm CST

Singer Songwriter Adam Gaffney returns to the show to talk about his brand new EP and share some stories behind these songs. We also talk about how he's been handling quarantine, his album release show and him moving soon. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Will You Shine My Medals When I'm Gone?
  • Jamieson Ave #4
  • The Thunder (Live Acoustic)

Find it his new EP wherever you get digital music! Download a copy on Bandcamp.com

Follow along with Adam Gaffney Facebook & Instagram. 

See him LIVE

10/30 at Naked Vine

 

Direct download: AdamGaffney3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:17pm CST

CEO & Founder of Humbly & Bassist of Strata Hrag Chanchanian joins me on today's show via Zoom! I had a great time meeting Hrag. Our mutal friend Wiley helped make the connection. We dive right into Hrag's work developing a new podcast app Humbly that is designed to help raise money for charities while you doing what you already do! He's also a founding member of the Rock band Strata, who recently started recording some new music and have recently shared 2 new singles.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Strata "Around The Bend"
  • Strata "Rats & Snakes"

Find more Humbly info at Humbly.fm. Twitter & Instagram

Find Strata wherever you get digital music or WeAreStrata.Bandcamp.com! Facebook & Instagram

Direct download: HragRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:44pm CST

The other night I took a drive to meet up with singer songwriters Goldberry to talk about their debut album LIMINAL SPACE. We get into some stories about how the group started, stories behind the songs, recording with Chris Turnbaugh at Sawhorse Studios and play 3 songs live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Living Room Floor (Live Acoustic)
  • Summer's Gone 
  • Gilmore Pirates (Live Acoustic)
  • Stagnant (Live Acoustic)

Follow along with them on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter. Find Goldberry wherever you get your digital music! GoldberryBand.com

Don't miss their Album Release Live Stream happening Friday October 23rd on Facebook & YouTube! LIMINAL SPACE due out everywhere October 24th! Grab a shirt or physical CD and help support this project.

 

Direct download: GoldberryRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:13am CST

Singer songwriter & saxophonist Dave Farver joins me on the show via Zoom! We get into talking about his debut solo CRYSTAL EP, recording with Obeid Khan & George Potsos & stories behind the songs. We also talk about his work with his cover band SuperJam and El Monstero.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Pathologically
  • Give It Up For Your Man
  • Nicolette

Grab a copy of Dave Farver's CRYSTAL EP wherever you get digital music! Keep an eye out for MACHINE EP due out October 30th. Everything at DaveFarverMusic.com. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram

See Dave LIVE

Oct 30 SuperJam at Washy's Saloon

Oct 31 Dave Farver & Eric Lysaght at Chandler Hill Winery

Nov 25 SuperJam at Diamond Music Hall

El Monstero returns to The Pageant stage for a run of dates Dec 17-19, 21-23, 25-27, 29-31. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: DaveFarverRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 5:02pm CST

Singer songwriter Andrew Binder returns to the show!! Andrew appeared once before with his band Modern Gold but is back to talk about some of his other past projects like Sink The Bismark & his new band Stay North. We also talk a bit about his screen printing work at Icon & Ink through Encapsulated Studios. We also play a couple songs live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Best Words
  • Mesa Valley Arts Club

Find video of these songs on YouTube! 

Direct download: AndrewBinderRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:17pm CST

Comedian Aaron Brooks joins me on the show via Zoom! We had a lot of fun catching up. I met Aaron several years ago as he was getting his start in St.Louis comedy. We share some old stories and some of our favorite St.Louis comedians. We talked about his debut album SECRETS and some of the stories behind the album. We also get into his work in podcasting from his shows Stay Wonderful & Lanalax Corporation.

Find Aaron's album SECRETS wherever you get digital music!

Follow along with him on Twitter @funnybrooks

AaronBrooks.com

Direct download: AaronBrooksRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:41pm CST

Country music singer songwriter & actress Erin Cosgrove joins me on today's episode via Zoom! I had a great time hanging out with her as we talked about her recent appearance at Operation Triage's Freedom Jam in St.Peters, MO, her latest single "A Perfect Place To Start" and the story behind the song & the music video.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Tennessee Lie
  • A Perfect Place To Start

Find more Erin Cosgrove music wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with her on Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: ErinCosgroveRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:27am CST

The guys of Jesus Christ Supercar return to the show!! We had a great time sitting in Christopher's garage catching up, enjoying a beautiful fall day and talking about their Kickstarter project for their new EP. We also about their Jesus Christ Superbeer from Alpha Brewing Company. 

On this episode you'll hear their new single "Do You Think I Could?" which is now available wherever you get your digital music. Crank it up loud! 

Be sure to check out their Kickstarter campaign and be a part of their new TURBO DIESEL EP. 

Catch them LIVE on St.Louis Public Radio's Twitch channel Thursday Oct 8th! Streaming right to your favorite device, playing all of your favorite Jesus Christ Supercar hits! 

Direct download: JesusChristSupercar2.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:49pm CST

Singer songwriter Adam Donald stops by to talk about his brand new The Donald Woodyard Inc. EP WALTZES FOR THE DAMNED. I had a lot of fun recording this one as we get into talking about everything from wrestling, Jimmy Buffett, skateboarding, small towns & everything in between! 

Pick up a copy of WALTZES FOR THE DAMNED at TheDonaldWoodyardInc.Bandcamp.com on digital or cassette tape! Available everywhere 10/3

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Sedona Cowboy Culture
  • Me & My Broken Arm (Live Acoustic)
  • Remembering The Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Festival & Parade

Follow The Donald Woodyard Inc. on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: AdamDonald3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:52am CST

Whether you know her by Lele Schmavis, Lele Lethal or simply Lele, she is making her Rock Paper Podcast debut today! I had a great time catching up with my friend Lele talking about some of our nearly 10 year history, her work in various therapies & treatments for trauma to sex therapy. Though we laughed & were having some fun throughout today's show, these are some very serious topics and if you are in need or know someone that is please seek the help of a professional. 

Find Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio, Amazon Music or click PLAY

 

 

Direct download: LeleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:46am CST

Buzz Kill returns to the show! We dive into his solo release LOST ON YOU and working with Zech Biship as the only featured vocalist. We also talk about everything from Limp Bizkit to Mystery Science Theatre 3000 to Aliens. We covered a lot of ground on this one! 

Pick up a copy of LOST ON YOU at BuzzKillSTL.bandcamp.com or wherever you get digital music.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Another One ft Zech Biship
  • Planetside
  • Lost On You
  • Tristitia 

Keep an eye out for that new Kill Em All: Vol 2 dropping soon!

Direct download: BuzzKillRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:24pm CST

Dustin Arbuckle of Dustin Arbuckle & the Damnations returns to the show! This was recorded over zoom a couple weeks ago. I had a lot o fun catching up with Dustin to talk about their new album MY GETAWAY, some of the songs, who might play him in the biopic, vinyl and much more.

Find the new album at DustinArbuckleDamnations.com or anywhere you get digital music!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Say My Name
  • Darlin' Dear
  • Across The Desert

Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Find more Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts, IHeartRadio apps or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: DustinRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:58am CST

E.Philly joins me on Zoom to discuss his brand new solo NEW PLACE EP. We talk about a bit about some of his history of learning to play drums on ice cream tubs, working with his band Steeples & more. Eric shares some stories behind these songs and gives a sneak peek of the EP! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • "Dance Floor"
  • "New Place"
  • "In Between"

Find more E.Philly wherever you get your digital music! Pick up some merch at bit.ly/ephillymerch

Follow along with E.Philly on Facebook & Instagram!

See him LIVE 

9/25 at Gaslight (on the rooftop!) with Ryan Cheney

Direct download: E.PhillyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:37am CST

A couple of returning guests Jakob Baxter of Yard Eagle and Nate Gilberg (Dirty Power Productions) stop by to talk about the new Yard Eagle EP! We give you a preview of the EP, share stories behind these songs, stories from recording it with Nate and behind the scenes of the "I Only Dream in Black & White" music video. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Trouble
  • I Only Dream in Black & White
  • Retta

Find the Yard Eagle EP wherever you get digital music! Keep up with Yard Eagle on Facebook & Instagram. Find Dirty Power Productions on YouTube and click Subscribe!

 

Direct download: YardEagleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:56am CST

Singer Songwriter, Tap dancer & all around nice guy Anthony J Russo joins me on today's episode. We had a lot of fun talking about his life traveling the world as a professional tap dancer and how it led him into becoming a singer songwriter. Enjoy a little stripped down live acoustic session from Anthony's living room as he plays 3 songs, 2 of which are unreleased! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Something To Believe In (live acoustic)
  • Good Luck Charm (live acoustic)
  • Road Dog Blues (from his 2018 COMING HOME EP)
  • According to You (live acoustic)

Find more Anthony J Russo (or AJ Russo) wherever you get digital music! Follow along with him on Facebook & Instagram!

See him LIVE

9/4 Blue House in Wentzville, MO

9/5 Masks and Music on Main 12-4 St.Charles, MO 

9/6 Every Sunday 6/9 at Krawl Daddy's St.Charles, MO

 

Direct download: AnthonyJRussoRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:52pm CST

For today's episode I invited my new friend Gen Lobonc Billhartz of Shock City's School Of Music & Coffee Conversations to join me on Zoom! I had a lot of fun talking with Gen getting to know more about her, her work as Owner/Director/Teacher at School Of Music, what led her into podcasting, the best cheeseburgers around St.Louis and much more.

Sign up for lessons or find more information about the school at ShockCitySchool.com. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram.

Find Coffee Conversations wherever you get podcasting or Subscribe on YouTube.

Find more at RockPaperPodcast.com

Direct download: GenLoboncBillhartzRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:08pm CST

Singer songwriter & multi instrumentalist Laren Loveless stops by to talk about his debut album VOL. 1. We get into some of the stories of his musical journey like his previous bands, playing with Sean Canan's Voodoo Players, recording at Native Sound with his all-star band, and some stories behind these songs. 

On this episode you'll hear: 

  • Sing
  • Show Me What Feels Good To You
  • Give

Find Laren Loveless VOL 1 wherever you get digital music at today! Be sure to follow along with him on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: LarenLovelessRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:24am CST

The other night I caught up with the fellas of Cover Letter at their practice space for a wild night of Jeppson's Malort, acoustic cover tunes, laughs and good times! The guys share some stories of their history as group and how they came together. We also talk about some of our favorite bands that helped influence them along the way. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Freshman (The Verve Pipe cover)
  • Soco Amaretto Lime (Brand New cover)
  • Lettters To You (Finch cover)
  • Swing Life Away (Rise Against cover)

Find more Cover Letter on Facebook & Instagram 

 

Direct download: CoverLetterRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:07pm CST

The other day I met up with long time friend David McCorkell at F45 in O'Fallon, MO. We had a lot of fun talking about some of the crazy times we had growing up, some of the music that helped shape up us and some of David's journey that has led him into a career in fitness.

Claim your 7 Day free trial for F45 at F45training.com/

Follow F45 & David McCorkell on Instgram!

Direct download: DavidMcCorkellRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:01pm CST

Comedian Bobby Jaycox is back!! I caught up with my buddy Bobby Jaycox on Zoom the other day to see how he's doing in quarantine life, talk about some of his commercials, the current state of comedy with Zoom comedy shows, meeting and kissing the lead singer of one of his favorite bands and so much more! 

Find all things Bobby Jaycox at BobbyJaycox.com. Follow along with him on Instagram & Twitter!

Direct download: BobbyJaycox3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:06am CST

Singer songwriter Glenn Williams joins me to talk about some of his history in music, his struggles with drug abuse, being homeless and turning things around to release his first new music in a very long time! We dive head first into his new WAKE UP EP and give you a sneak peek of the entire project song by song, sharing stories of the process and behind these lyrics. We also talk about Glenn's work in the community now to share is story as a life coach & motivational speaker. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Light
  • Ghost
  • Let Go
  • Runaway
  • Wake Up
  • No Diggity (Blackstreet Cover) (Live Acoustic)

Find more WAKE UP EP wherever you get digital music at today! Follow Glenn Williams on Facebook & Instagram for more dates. You can catch him every Thursday at Carson's in Soulard and all over. Coming to a town near you! If not, tell your local bar you'd love to have Glenn Williams play there. 

 

Direct download: GlennWilliamsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:21pm CST

Country music Singer Songwriter Kylie Frey joins me on Zoom from Nashville, TN! She stops by to talk about a bit about her early days growing up in Louisiana, her new single “Spur of The Moment” and her upcoming trip to St.Louis, MO.

On this episode you’ll hear:

  • One Night In Tulsa
  • Spur Of The Moment

Find more Kylie Frey wherever you get digital music or KylieFrey.com Be sure to check out her new video for “Spur Of The Moment” on her YouTube channe!

See Kylie Frey LIVE

8/20 at Blue Strawberry in St.Louis, MO

8/21 at Lazy Gators with Casey Donahew at Lake of The Ozarks, MO

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram for when she’s coming to a town near you.

Listen to Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or click PLAY

Direct download: KylieFreyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:39pm CST

Singer songwriter Joey Ferber joins me today to talk about some of his work with his group Looprat & his debut solo COUNTRY GONE WRONG EP. We also play a couple live acoustic, share some stories behind the songs and leak an unreleased song!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • State Lines (live acoustic)
  • Statues
  • T2K (due out 8/16)

Find more Joey Ferber music wherever you get digital music today. Follow along with him on Facebook & Instagram! Subscribe to his YouTube channel for more videos. 

COUNTRY GONE WRONG EP due out Fall 2020!

Direct download: JoeyFerberRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 8:17pm CST

LS XPRSS returns! The guys of LS XPRSS join me at Lotown Studios in Maryland Heights, MO to talk about their new album STRIKE WHILE THE IRON IS HOT. Thanks to Lenny for letting us hang out in the studio for the evening. Visit LotownStudios.com

I had such a good time recording this episode. These guys are always making me laugh. We get into some of the stories from the recording studio at Native Sounds with David Beeman, stories behind some of the songs and much more. We even busted out a live acoustic jam to close the show!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • St.Louie
  • Rock N Roll Milkshake
  • Song For Neil (live acoustic)

Find more LS XPRSS wherever you get digital music! Be sure to follow along on Facebook & Instagram for show dates. 

 

Direct download: LSXpss2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:50am CST

Inimical Drive returns!! Today's episode was recorded live on the patio at Shamrocks in St.Peters, MO, go visit them soon and get yourself something delicious. I had a lot of fun hanging with the guys of Inimical Drive catching up a bit and talking about their new ENEMY EP on the way, new single "Reckoning", recording with JT Ibanez for video & Jack Daniels at SickTones Studio, mustaches and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • From The Ground
  • Reckoning

Find more Inimical Drive music wherever you get digital music! Follow along on Facebook & Instagram!

ENEMY EP due out everywhere August 21st. Keep your eyes & ears open. 

 

Direct download: inimicaldrive3RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:01am CST

Country music Singer Songwriters Molly Lovette and returning guest Tyler "Backwoods" Lewis join me on today's episode! I had a lot of fun getting to meet Molly and catch up with my buddy Tyler. We get into talking about their songwriting, Nashville, ice cream man, stories behind some of these songs & much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Molly Lovette - Crush (live acoustic)
  • Molly Lovette & Tyler Lewis - Hope You're Happy Now (Carly Pearce & Lee Brice cover)
  • Tyler Lewis - Raincheck (Live acoustic)
  • Tyler Lewis - Any Better (live acoustic)
  • Molly Lovette - Lovin' You
  • Molly Lovette - One Woman Show
  • Molly Lovette - Bad For You (live acoustic)

Find more Molly Lovette music wherever you get digital music! Follow along with her on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Follow along with Tyler "Backwoods" Lewis on Facebook & Instagram.

See Molly live at Operation Triage's FREEDOM JAM 2020 in St.Peters, MO at Diamond Music Hall on August 29th with great acts like Walker County, Patyon Howie, Dariann Leigh, Mackey Roberts, Mark Perkins & The Outskirts, Carly Rogers, Lindsay Bowman & more. Tickets at EventBrite.com

Direct download: MollyLovetteTylerLewisRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:54am CST

Country music singer songwriter Mark Perkins & guitarist Davis Bader join me to talk about their band Mark Perkins & The Outskirts! We also get discuss Freedom Jam coming up this summer, songwriting and jam a few live acoustic tunes! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • "Ain't Always Greener"
  • "Red Dirt Road" (Brooks & Dunn cover)

Follow Mark Perkins & The Outskirts on Facebook & Instagram!

 See them LIVE 

8/29 at FREEDOM JAM at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO with Walker County, Payton Howie, Mackey Roberts, Matt Wynn, Carly Rogers, Molly Lovette, Dariann Leigh, Lindsay Bowman, & more

Tickets at EventBrite.com 

 

Direct download: MarkPerkinsRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:56pm CST

Comedians Jon Maddy & Brad Williford join me today to talk about their brand new Underground Comedy Series, their podcast with friend of the show ATG and so much more. 

Don't miss them every Saturday night at Bobby's Place in Valley Park, MO starting August 1st. 

First up 8/1 will be JC Sibala, Jon Maddy, Alex Blodgett, Mike Ratcliff, Cori Stewart, Marquise Moore & more

Follow Underground Comedy Series on Facebook & Instagram for more updates.

Direct download: MaddyWillifordRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:23am CST

Today's episode was a real nice surprise! David Ruprecht of Supermarket Sweep joins me on Zoom to talk about some of his nearly 15 year history with the show, the reboot with Leslie Jones coming soon and a bit about his time in St.Louis.

Visit DavidRuprecht.com for more info. Find Supermarket Sweep now on Netflix & Amazon Prime!

David also talks about his newest film The Author, The Star And The Keeper & his best actor award from Branson Film Festival. Coming soon to Amazon Prime! Visit SaltyEarthPictures.org.

Direct download: DavidRuprechtRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:26pm CST

The other night I took a trip to finally record in person again and met up with JJR Band and special guest Renna! I had a great time meeting these wonderful people. Friend of the show from way back, Mike helped connect the dots and I'm glad he did! We get into talking about some JJR Band's history, their new single "Fight Inside Myself" with Renna, Renna's debut EP on the way, and much more. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • JJR Band "Before I Go"
  • JJR Band "Fight Inside Myself" ft Renna
  • Renna "Spry"

Find more from JJR Band on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube. Find their music wherever you get digital music! 

 

Direct download: JJRBandRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:00pm CST

New Orleans husband & wife duo The Dirty Rain Revelers join me the show today! Recorded over Zoom from the comfort of our own homes. Originally The Dirty Rain Revelers were supposed to be coming through town on tour but Covid-19 had other plans for 2020. I had a great getting to know Melissa & Matt DeOrazio and talk about how there group formed, their debut alum SPARK and a lot more.

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram! TheDirtyRainRevelers.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • "It's Alright Ma" (Bob Dylan Cover) Live
  • "Who Will Be Your Spark" from their 2018 SPARK album

Find more from The Dirty Rain Revelers wherever you get digital music!

Direct download: TheDirtyRainRevelersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:34pm CST

Country music singer songwriter Dariann Leigh joins me on Zoom from her home in Minnesota, along with special guest Brian Judy of Freedom Jam. We talk about how excited we are for Freedom Jam in August to help give back to the veterans, service men & women and first responders. We get into some of Dairann's story and share her new single "Wherever I Go".

Be sure to follow along with Dariann Leigh on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Find more of her music wherever you get digital music today! DariannLeigh.com

Join us August 29th at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO for Operation Triage's Freedom Jam 2020

Live Music from:

  • Walker County
  • Dariann Leigh
  • Molly Lovette
  • Mark Perkins & The Outskirts
  • Matt Wynn
  • Payton Howie
  • Carly Rogers
  • Lindsay Bowman
  • Jillian Bryant
  • & Mackey Roberts

$10 tickets at Eventbrite.com

OperationTriage.com

Direct download: DariannLeighRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:36pm CST

Andy Sydow joins me on Zoom all the way from Denver, Colorado! I had a great time hanging out with Andy. We have been friendly through the internet for a while so it was a lot of fun to sit and have a proper conversation. We talk about some of his early days, his MIDDLE CLASS ROCK STAR podcast and then deep dive into his new WICKED DREAMS EP.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Greyhounds "What's On Your Mind"
  • Andy Sydow "Wicked Dreams"
  • Andy Sydow "Still My Girl"
  • Andy Sydow "Feels Like Gold"

Be sure to follow Andy Sydow on Facebook & Instagram. Find his podcast wherever you listen to podcasts! You can find more music wherever you get digital music! AndySydow.com

Direct download: AndySydowRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:29pm CST

Singer Songwriter Ryan Cheney (Fivefold/Steeples) returns to the show to talk about his new solo album he's working on, play 3 songs live acoustic, share some stories behind the songs & much more. I had a blast catching up with Ryan. It'd been way too long!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Jesse James (live acoustic)
  • Change (live acoustic)
  • Call Me Out (live acoustic)

Follow him on Facebook & Instagram. Find more Ryan Cheney music wherever you get digital music or visit RyanCheneyOfficial.com 

Check out his Patreon page or pick up a new t-shirt! 

 

Direct download: RyanCheneyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:13pm CST

The other night I caught up with Singer Songwriter Carly Rogers & Brian Judy of Freedom Jam on Zoom. I had a great time meeting Carly! We talked about her work with Upchurch and their 2 gold records, her new music, her pup Willie, Freedom Jam & much more.
 
On this episode you'll hear:
  • Drunk Side of Drinkin
  • Just Another
  • By Your Side

See her LIVE Aug 29 at Diamond Music Hall for Operation Triage's FREEDOM JAM with Walker County, Payton Howie, Mackey Roberts, Dariann Leigh, Molly Lovette, Mark Perkins & The Outskirts, Matt Wynn, Lindsay Bowman & Jillian Bryant. Tickets are $10! Visit EventBrite.com

 
 
Direct download: CarlyRogersRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 6:34am CST

Singer songwriter Connor Fiehler joins me today to talk about his solo debut album GENERATION FLEE. We get into a little more of his story including his Senior year being cut short due to Covid-19, plans for college, recording, stories behind these songs & even play one live acoustic! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • The One You're Using ft Eve Rigby
  • Give Me A Reason To Love (Live Acoustic)
  • Generation Flee

Pick up a copy of GENERATION FLEE today wherever you get digital music!

 

Direct download: ConnorFiehlerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:41pm CST

The other night I caught up with ANDTHEYRISE to discuss their new singles, how the group formed, some of their history in St.Louis music, Dusty Nuts & more. We had a lot of fun recording this one. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • God Forsaken 
  • When You Fall
  • Spineless (acoustic)

Find ANDTHEYRISE wherever you get digital music! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: Andtheyrise.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:13pm CST

Gabrielle Stahlschmidt joins me on Zoom to discuss her Gabrielle Studio of Music, her Own Your Voice Podcast & much more.

The studio is currently offering vocal & piano lessons. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram & YouTube! Find more at GabrielleStudioOfMusic.com

Find her Own Your Voice podcast wherever you listen to podcasting!

Direct download: GabrielleStahlschmidtRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:36pm CST

St.Louis punk rockers Hard Loss return to the show to discuss their new EP and their new videos. This episode was again recorded over Zoom a couple weeks ago. We also talk Hockey and the St.Louis Blues Stanely Cup run! This episode has a lot of laughs. I hope you enjoy it!

You'll hear:

  • Fast Travel to Riften
  • Summer Death
  • Rival Seasons

RIVAL SEASONS is available wherever you get digital music! Subscribe to their YouTube channel for more videos.

Direct download: HardLoss2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:26am CST

Post Sex Nachos joins me on today's episode via Zoom! I had a lot of fun talking to these Columbia, MO rockers. They have a fantastic new record available and shared a few songs with us today. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Harpo's
  • In The Bag

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram. Find their album wherever you get digital music!

Direct download: PostSexNachosRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:45am CST

Bryan Fritz joins me on Zoom for today's episode! Bryan is the newest member of Funky Butt Brass Band from St.Louis, MO. We get into some stories of his start in music, playing saxophone with Chicago blues great Eric "Guitar" Davis to now playing with Funky Butt Brass Band. Bryan's family also owns a very successful frozen custard company, Fritz's Frozen Custard!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Funky Butt Brass Band "Cruel Cruel World"
  • Funky Butt Brass Band "For The Marks"

Both can be found on their new album ONWARD available at FunkyButtBrassBand.com or wherever you get digital music!

Find more Rock Paper Podcast at RockPaperPodcast.com

Direct download: BryanFritzRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:27am CST

Today I'm joined on Zoom by the guys of Lovejoy from St.Louis, MO! We get into a bit of the groups history, the first two singles, music videos, Guitar Hero, Murder Hornets, and all sorts of fun stuff!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Bittersweat
  • No Regard

Find Lovejoy wherever you get digital music! Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to their YouTube channel for more videos! Follow along with them on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: LoveJoyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 1:57am CST

Today's episode is Wiley Johnson of Die Criminal! We recorded this one over Zoom and had a lot of fun talking catching up and talking about his debut ON MY OWN EP. We go through track by track talking about some of the stories behind the songs, working in the studio with Story Of The Year's Dan Marsala & Inimical Drive's Joel Colby. We also talk about vinyl records, Scrubs, drinking Goldschlager and a lot of other randomness.

Find Die Criminal wherever you get your digital music! Follow along with him on Facebook & Instagram. Check out his video for "On My Own" on his YouTube channel!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Still Standing
  • On My Own ft Dan Marsala
  • Above The Grave ft Joel Colby
  • Drawing Lines
Direct download: DieCriminalRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 7:47am CST

Today's episode features my new friends, country duo Walker County and Freedom Jam's Brian Judy! Walker County joins the show to talk about some of their new music, being named CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2020, songwriting and working with greats like Martina McBride, Shane McAnally & Blake Shelton. We also talk about them coming to Operation Triage's Freedom Jam 2020! Brian Judy talks about the event in great detail as to how it will help benefit our veterans, active duty & first responders. Walker County also does a little live acoustic jamming!

On this you'll hear:

  • The Hamptons
  • Drag It Out (Live Acoustic)
  • Jolene (Dolly Parton cover) (Live Acoustic)

Find more at WalkerCountyMusic.com

Do not miss them August 29th at Freedom Jam in St.Peters, MO at Diamond Music Hall. Along with Payton Howie, Dariann Leigh, Matt Wynn, Lindsay Bowman, Mackey Roberts, Carly Rogers, Mark Perkins & The Outskirts and Molly Lovette!

Tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-triages-2020-freedom-jam-tickets-95930018267

 

Find more Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

Direct download: WalkerCountyRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:50am CST

The other day for Cinco De Mayo, since we were unable to go out and have fun, we decided to stay in and have some fun on Zoom! I caught up with my buddies Dan Kelley & Jason Koch to discuss what they've been up to, enjoy a few adult beverages, share some new music & even have a special guest appearance from Joe Maestas of The Stars Go Out!

As always you can find Rock Paper Podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple & Google Podcasts or ROCKPAPERPODCAST.com

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Jason Detroit "The Postman"
  • Googolplexia "The Social Distance Twist"
  • The Stars Go Out "Aliens (She Believes)"

Be sure to support these guys by buying some music and following them on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: DKJKHappyHourRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:48am CST

Yesterday I sat down to talk with my new friend Brian Judy, Coordinator for Operation Triage's Freedom Jam 2020 on Zoom. He brought along a couple of friends that will be the musical talent for the evening, Payton Howie & Mackey Roberts. We get to talking about their event, why were doing it, play a few live acoustic songs & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Mackey Roberts "Tell Me That's Not Country"
  • Payton Howie "F150"
  • Mackey Roberts "One Less Tornado" (Chris LeDoux cover)
  • Payton Howie "Me and Bobby McGee" (Janis Joplin cover)

Join us for Freedom Jam 2020 on August 29, 2020 at Diamond Music Hall in St.Peters, MO. Featuring live music from Walker County, Payton Howie, Dariann Leigh, Matt Wynn, Lindsay Bowman, Mackey Roberts, Carly Rogers, Mark Perkins & The Outskirts and Molly Lovette. Tickets availalbe now!

Direct download: FreedomJamRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:29pm CST

The Burney Sisters return to the show! Recorded over Zoom from the comforts of our homes. We get into talking about their new LETTER TO YOU EP, play a couple live acoustic on Zoom, music videos, Kay Brothers and of course Doritos! 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Everyone I've Loved Before (Live)
  • Unbearable 
  • Regret Love or Me (Live)

Find more music and merch at IHEARTBS.com

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to their YouTube channel for more videos!

 

Direct download: BurneySisters2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:08pm CST

Will Saulsbery of Money For Guns for his fourth appearance on the show! Will brought along his bandmate Kyle Kelley to talk about their upcoming documentary, new music & old music, stories of playing in Columbia, MO and some random basketball stories.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Fisherman's Beard
  • Streetlights
  • The Ballad of Buckshot Robert

All 3 songs appear on their SUBTERRANEAN SESSIONS

Find more music wherever you get digital music or visit Money-For-Guns.com

 

Direct download: MFG4RPP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:31pm CST

St.Louis rockers Apex Shrine join me on Zoom to discuss their brand new album APEX SHRINE due out May 1st everywhere. They give us a little sneak peek and talk about some of the stories behind the these songs. We also talk favorite rock n roll moments, first cars & much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Burner
  • Tonedelayo
  • Southern Fried Tragedy

Find more ApexShrine.com or wherever you get digital music!

Direct download: ApexShrineRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:25am CST

Dan Johanning & Bobby Stevens of Wilderness stop by to talk about their brand new album REAL ROCK RADIO! This episode was recorded over Zoom as we're all still in quarantine. For some reason the recording made my voice deeper, so hope you don't mind. 

We get to talking about a few of the songs, stories behind the lyrics, missing live music, Party Town, Cher, and all kinds of stuff. 

On this episode you'll hear:

  • American Lights
  • Give Em Hell
  • Long Week

Find their album REAL ROCK RADIO wherever you get digital music! TheWildernessSTL.bandcamp.com

 

Direct download: WildernessRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 2:10pm CST

Joe Burrow returns to the show! Joe is the guitarist of Divide The Empire and now host of his own podcast Crushercast! We dive into some of the latest news from Divide The Empire, starting his podcast, what he's been watching during quarantine and much more.

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Visions 
  • Holding Back The Years (Simply Red cover)

Find more Divide The Empire wherever you get digital music! Crushercast wherever you podcasting! Be sure to follow both on Facebook & Instagram for updates.

 

Direct download: JoeBurrowRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:07am CST

Comedian JC Sibala returns!! It felt good to get back to recording. It's been way too long. I caught up with my buddy JC at his home to talk about how he's been handling the COVID-19 situation, what he's been watching, and just catch up on life. We also discuss some of JC's past in music from being in a rock band & being a rapper!

Be sure to keep up with JC Sibala on Facebook & Instagram! Hopefully coming to a comedy club near you as soon as this is all cleared up.

 

Direct download: JCSibala2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 11:10pm CST

In January, I invited my talented friends Christopher Curd (The Leopard, The Hush List) Lisa Houdei (Le'Ponds) & Ethan Jones (Ethan Jones & The Favorite Sons) to join me for an evening of songs & stories at Naked Vine. Listen in as they play their songs acoustically in a listening room setting and share the stories behind them. 

Full video of the show available on YouTube!

Be sure to get out and support these wonderful people. Buy an album and follow them on Facebook & Instagram!

Direct download: ChrisCurdLisaHoudeiEthanJonesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 10:06am CST

Today's episode features The Belief Cycle! The group is comprised of Drew Mantia (Vocals/Guitar/Drums) & Ryan Marquez (Vocals/Keys/Bass). We get to talking about how these came to be working together, their new album CELEBRATE, share some stories behind a few of these songs & much more. 

Visit TheBeliefCycle.com today and pick up a copy of CELEBRATE

Follow along on Facebook & Instagram

On this episode you'll hear:

  • Celebrate ft Probcause
  • Boogie Tonight
  • Toothbrush
  • Same Key

Also available wherever you get your digital music!

 

Direct download: TheBeliefCycleRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 4:27pm CST

EPISODE 800! First off, wow! 800 of these.

Today's episode is with a man I've known 32 years now, my Uncle Dennis O'Loughlin. Dennis isn't a musician or comedian but I really wanted to have him a part of this show. Dennis has a heart of gold and has always been there for me. We caught up at home while maintaining our social distancing. We had a fun conversation including some talk of his early days in radio, Head East, Chuck Berry & much more. 

Hope you enjoy the show, here's to at least 800 more!

Direct download: DennisOLoughlinRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:00pm CST

Back in December, I invited my talented friends Alexander Ruwe, Caroline Steinkamp & Jackson Stokes to join me at Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. Listen in as these three take the stage to share their songs acoustically & the stories behind them. 

Please support these wonderful people by downloading some music and follow along on Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: AlexanderRuweCarolineSteinkampJacksonStokesRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 3:28pm CST

Back in November, I invited a few of my buddies to join me at Naked Vine for my Singer Songwriter Storytelling Showcase. This show features Josh Whitt of Spillie Nelson along with Brad Millaway & Joe Foerster of Tree One Four. Recorded Live on 11.12.19

Be sure to check out Spillie Nelson & Tree One Four on Facebook & Instagram!

 

Direct download: BradMillawayJoeFoersterJoshWhittRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:20am CST

St.Louis rapper Retro Champ returns to the show to talk about his upcoming EP, his new single "Lawd Have Mercy", gaming, wrestling and everything else he's been up to during quarantine!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • "Level Up"
  • "Lawd Have Mercy" (Live)
  • NandoSTL "Outside"

Follow Retro Champ on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram!

 

Direct download: RetroChamp2RPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:00am CST

Rick Wagner joins me to talk about his work as an audio engineer at Gaslight & being a musician. We talk about his work with Jordan Suter & his new band The Screechin' Halts.

Follow along with The Screechin' Halts on Facebook & Instagram!

Special guest Matt Maher stops by to do some live pickin with Rick on the show. You'll hear:

  • Beaumont Rag
  • Salt Creek

 

Direct download: RickWagnerRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 12:27am CST

Singer songwriter Joseph Belsher stops by to talk about his band Stoker, their new EP, upcoming vinyl release, stories behind some of the songs and play a few live acoustic!

On this episode you'll hear:

  • How It Is (Live Acoustic)
  • All Along
  • Birdcage (Live Acoustic)
  • Tell Me Why (Live Acoustic)

Find the Stoker HOW IT IS EP on StokerSTL.bandcamp.com

Follow along on Facebook for upcoming dates & more info.

 

Direct download: JosephBelsherRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:39pm CST

St.Louis Comedians Jimmy Day & Jack Schurk stop by the show to talk about their new podcast The Day at Night. It's a fun late night talk show formatted podcast so we discuss some of our favorite podcasts, late night talk shows, comedy and everything else in between.

Subscribe to their podcast wherever you are listening to Podcasts! Follow along with the show on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.

 

 

Direct download: TheDayatNightPodcastRPP.mp3
Category:Podcast -- posted at: 9:31am CST